January, 2008 - The Temple News

Temple University Press wins award in combined efforts

29 January 2008

The Temple University Press has opened new doors, and perhaps paved the way for new possibilities from its recent collaborations with other university presses. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation proposed that universities form a collaborative

New hire to boost research funding

29 January 2008

Temple’s research enterprise is quickly growing as newly hired Senior Vice President for Research Larry F. Lemanski has a clear vision for the future. As of Dec. 1, Lemanski began his journey to push Temple

Crime Report for 1/29

29 January 2008

Jan. 21 White Hall, Fourth Floor Campus Police confiscated 10 cans of beer from two underage student residents that were observed to be under the influence of alcohol. Referred to UDC. 1536 N. 15th St.,

Fabric Row still rules the South Philly shopping scene

29 January 2008

For a fresh fix of fashion, visit Fabric Row, where traditional garments meet trendy dress. Located on South Fourth Street., snug between South and Catharine streets, Fabric Row is home to a wide array of

Azure spices up NoLib

29 January 2008

Catch the buzz on the Northern Liberties restaurant scene. Azure gives you plenty of spice at student-affordable prices. The restaurant is conveniently located at Second and Laurel streets, in heart of Northern Liberties next to

‘The Misanthrope’ gives Molière a techno twist

29 January 2008

Mauckingbird Theater Company, founded by Temple professor Peter Reynolds and student Lindsay Mauck, premiered its first piece, The Misanthrope, on Jan. 10. Reynolds, director of musical theater for Temple’s theater department, met Mauck, a senior

Emotion gets a jolt of electricity at local galleries

29 January 2008

From nightclub portraits to shocking gadgetry, prepare to experience the arts like never before at this month’s First Friday. The exhibits at three glamorous galleries – 222gallery, Painted Bride and Projects Gallery – promise unbeatable,

That’s hot: One day with Paris

29 January 2008

REVIEW – She’s lean, she’s clean and she’s invading the silver screen. That was Paris Hilton’s message during an intimate college press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Center City last Thursday. The 26-year-old

New roommates switch it up for a new semester

29 January 2008

Freshman public relations major Mayte Espinal roomed with one of her friends from high school last semester in White Hall. This semester, not only has she been assigned a new roommate, but a new suitemate

The Do’s and Dont’s of a first-semester transfer student

29 January 2008

Being a transfer student can be frustrating. Learning your way around a new campus, making new friends, dealing with the process of transferring credits, and registering for classes aren’t exactly the most exciting moments in